The winless Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (0-3), 5.5-point underdogs, welcome the North Dakota State Bison (3-1) to American Bank Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 130 points and action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
North Dakota State Bison vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Betting Odds
In their last game, the Islanders fell to the Stony Brook Seawolves, 68-63, while the Bison beat the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 76-70.
The Bison knocked down 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and held the Vaqueros to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.1 (below their season average of 34.1). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, on the other hand, had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.547 vs. 0.440). Myles Smith had a good outing for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, contributing 22 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Vinnie Shahid was a key piece for North Dakota State with 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
The Bison are 17-14 straight up (SU) since last season, but are just 10-18 against the spread (ATS). It’s tough to find a trend for games involving North Dakota State since last year in regards to the projected point total as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
The Islanders have had a phenomenal 14-20 SU record since last season, but are just 1-3 ATS. Vegas has had a tendency to place the total low when Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has been involved over that same stretch as 75.0 percent of their games have ended over the O/U total.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 291st in possessions per game (66.8) and North Dakota State is 299th (66.6) since last season.
North Dakota State vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Dakota State ranks 45th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 265th (19.6).
- The Islanders rank 187th in assists per game (13.1) while the Bison rank 258th (11.7).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 210th in blocks per game (2.7) while North Dakota State ranks 239th (2.4).
- The Bison rank 27th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Islanders rank 199th (6.7).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 147th in rebounds per game (35.9) while North Dakota State ranks 294th (32.4).
